Not a Proper Child Audiobook By Elizabeth Sheppard, Nicky Nicholls cover art

Not a Proper Child

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Not a Proper Child

By: Elizabeth Sheppard, Nicky Nicholls
Narrated by: Julia Franklin
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The dark true story about the exceptional Nicky Nicholls and her struggle to survive a bleak and abusive young life.

Left as a newborn in a box outside Stoke City Football ground, her grandparents took her into their home. But instead of finding a sanctuary, Nicky was subjected to horrific sexual abuse throughout her childhood.

In 1951, when Nicky was six years old, her glamorous-looking estranged mother arrived on the doorstep to 'rescue' her. But Nicky's hopes of a safe and loving family were very soon smashed, and her world became darker still.

Now an internationally renowned London artist, hers is a compelling story, carried along by her rare spirit of survival against the odds. This audiobook details an extraordinary woman's rise from the horror of a deeply damaging childhood to a new, creative and independent life. Her story is one of hope, for herself and for other abused children.

©2018 Nicky Nicholls and Elizabeth Sheppard (P)2019 W. F. Howes Ltd Abuse Addiction & Recovery Alcoholism Child Abuse Dysfunctional Families Parenting & Families Relationships
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Such a very good and well written. My heart broke for the young girl and eventually woman in this book. Its heart wrenching, but it is a story of revival, survival, and healing.

Very Raw

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Heartbreaking yet so full of hope. Thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you for your bold honesty and for sharing your story.

Perseverance at its best.

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this helps me with my life thank you for sharing your story God bless you

pain and great New life

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Seemed almost unbelievable. Very strong story, a lot happening , not one man in that family was not screwed up.. I just wonder why in some of her bad times she did not look for her Aunt she did love her???

Lot happening

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The story seems somewhat repetitive. If you stick with it till the end it helps. Showing so many different angles actually fills the full circle of her story. It definitely worth listening to.

The mental fight

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